Laid back sound-ML336...is that good or bad?

When someone says "laid back", I think of it as the opposite of aggresive. I would ask the parties making that statement to expand on their thoughts... in comparison to what?... do they mean laid back in a good or bad way?

I would see "laid back" as very easy to listen to with no fatigue. "Too laid back" may not be as good. Some may think of it as maybe not the most detailed or extended sound.

I have heard the combination of Levinson amplification with B&W's and they do a fine job. Try and listen for yourself and compare to other highly rated amplification and let us know what you think.

I've listened to that combination on many occasions, and would definitely describe the sound of the ML and N802 together as "laid-back." While not a bad thing, it is definitely a preference thing. When I listen to rock, I prefer a bit more PRaT (Pace, Rythmn, and timing) than this combo offers, but it is purely a choice that is yours alone. On Classical and Jazz, however, this combo was outstanding. Audition for yourself: that's my only real advice.

I have a 336 that I use with the 802's and I cannot call it laid back. In fact I like the combo very much (obviously)
I listen to more rock and blues vs classical or jazz and have only found them lacking when the source material has not been recorded well. Some of the old rock sounds great,
in fact heart's "dreamboat annie" cd sounds awesome,but as you well know there are alot of opinions out there and the only ears you need to make happy are your own (and maybe your significant other) Auditioning equipment in this price range is the ONLY way to go.